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Canadian Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese Wheels

Large wheels of natural Cheddar cheese produced in Canada from unpasteurized cow's milk, aged at least 9 months to develop sharp flavor. Meets additional U.S. note 18(c) requirements for exemption from import licensing as it's certified by Canadian officials. Classified under 0406.90.08.10 as Canadian Cheddar entered pursuant to quota provisions without licensing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+17.5%29.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.10.24Lower: 27.5% vs 29.5%

If fresh Cheddar not aged 9+ months

Fresh Canadian Cheddar without minimum aging doesn't qualify for quota exemption and falls under general Cheddar quota subheading requiring licenses.

0406.90.76Lower: 27.5% vs 29.5%

If processed from Cheddar or containing Cheddar

Cheese substitutes or products processed from Cheddar cheese are classified separately from natural Cheddar under different quota provisions.

1901.90.34Lower: 27.5% vs 29.5%

If butterfat content 0.5% or less by weight

Low-fat Cheddar derivatives meeting specific butterfat limits fall under separate low-fat cheese quota rather than standard Cheddar classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain Canadian government certification confirming unpasteurized milk and 9+ months aging prior to export

Verify product fits additional U.S. note 18(c) for licensing exemption up to 833,417 kg

Include detailed aging and milk treatment documentation in entry papers